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Lawrence senior Zeke Mayo hoists the Class 6A third place trophy following their 71-63 loss to Blue Valley North Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Lawrence High’s boys basketball team was overwhelmed by Blue Valley North’s length in a 71-63 loss during the Class 6A semifinals Thursday afternoon at Wichita State University. LHS senior Zeke Mayo scored a game-high 41 points in the season-ending loss.

LHS finished the year with a 20-2 record.

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Lawrence junior Avion Nelson fights for a jumpball against Blue Valley North. Lawrence lost 71-63 Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Koch Arena.

photo by: Chance Parker

Lawrence senior Corban Oberzan is dejected after fouling out against Blue Valley North. Lawrence fell 71-63 in the Class 6A State Seminfinal game at Koch Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

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Lawrence senior Zeke Mayo drives to the paint against Blue Valley North. Lawrence fell to Blue Valley North in the semifinal game 71-63 Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Koch Arena.

photo by: Chance Parker

Lawrence senior Zeke Mayo drives to the hoop against Blue Valley North. Lawrence fell 71-63 in the Class 6A State Seminfinal game at Koch Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

photo by: Chance Parker

Lawrence junior Avion Nelson fights for a loose ball against Blue Valley North. Lawrence fell 71-63 in the Class 6A State Seminfinal game at Koch Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

photo by: Chance Parker

Lawrence junior Truman Juelsgaard looks to make a play against Blue Valley North. Lawrence fell 71-63 in the Class 6A State Seminfinal game at Koch Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

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Lawrence senior Zeke Mayo gets his shot blocked by Blue Valley North. Lawrence fell 71-63 in the Class 6A State Seminfinal game at Koch Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

photo by: Chance Parker

Lawrence junior Avion Nelson fights for a jumpball against Blue Valley North. Lawrence lost 71-63 Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Koch Arena.

photo by: Chance Parker

Lawrence senior Zeke Mayo hoists the Class 6A third place trophy following their 71-63 loss to Blue Valley North Thursday, March 11, 2021.

photo by: Chance Parker

Lawrence senior Zeke Mayo shoots the ball against Blue Valley North. Lawrence lost 71-63 Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Koch Arena.

photo by: Chance Parker

Lawrence junior Avion Nelson is dejected at the end of the semifinal game against Blue Valley North. Lawrence lost 71-63 Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Koch Arena.

photo by: Chance Parker

Lawrence senior Corban Oberzan dives for a loose ball against Blue Valley North. Lawrence fell 71-63 Thursday, March 11, 2021 in the semifinal game in the Class 6A State Tournament.